Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi, managed by GMR Airport Infrastructure Limited, is set to create a multi-modal transport hub near Aerocity. This innovative hub will seamlessly integrate bus, metro, and air services. This initiative aligns with IGIA’s long-term vision to enhance the overall experience for travellers, extending the focus beyond the airport premises to include their journey before reaching the airport. As per officials, the multi-modal hub will be connected with an Interstate Bus Terminus (ISBT), the proposed Passenger Transport Centre (PTC), the upcoming phase-four line of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), and the proposed Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) station, including the station for Automated Passenger Mover (APM) near the GMR Aerocity.
Designed to cater to passengers from neighbouring states such as Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, the hub promises to provide unparalleled connectivity to the airport through various modes of transportation.
At present, travellers from these states rely on interstate buses to reach the IGIA for international flights.
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Currently, there is no proper facility for parking these interstate buses at Delhi Airport. Therefore, this proposed facility will immensely help all the passengers coming from adjoining interstate cities to catch international flights.
“The ISBT, to be developed in consultation with the Delhi Transport Department, will help in bringing long-distance passengers to the airport from the adjoining hinterland. Its location offers the best intermodal connectivity, efficient circulation, and well-laid subway connections for pedestrian movement,” said Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which operates and manages Delhi Airport, in a statement.
The proposed airport ISBT will have state-of-the-art passenger amenities, matching the airport standards.
It will have the best-possible user facilities like retail, F&B outlets, EV charging, transit facilities, comfortable waiting areas, ambience, waiting hall, business centre, internet/Wi-Fi services, souvenir shops, etc. so that passengers, meeters and greeters can avail of these facilities.
“The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) runs a direct bus service between Delhi Airport and ISBT. Also, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) connects the New Delhi Railway Station with Delhi Airport through the Airport Express Line – India’s fastest metro service,” it said.
“India’s first multimodal transport hub, which will integrate bus, metro, and air services, is a transformative project that redefines passenger convenience, offering enhanced facilities for bus travellers. It will offer an unparalleled passenger experience that begins before you even reach the airport,” said Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO, DIAL – a GMR Airport Infrastructure Limited-led consortium.
“By prioritising bus travellers and their needs, DIAL is creating a truly inclusive transportation ecosystem. More than just a transportation hub, this project represents our commitment to sustainable development and reduced traffic congestion. By encouraging public transport usage, DIAL is paving the way for a cleaner, greener future,” said Jaipuriar.
